How do you remove flywheel?

[mcd_uk]

Hi,
I have just taken my gearbox off to fit a five speed and noticed my flywheel has about 1/4 to 1/3 of the teeth missing all the way round. Its been grinding on the starter since i bought it ( think the solenoid wasnt pushing the pinion out far enough ) so i got a starter with the five speed box from the scrappy. Just want to know if i should replace the flywheel or will it be allright with a better starter in there ( push the pinion further onto the remaning good part of the teeth?). If i do have to take off the flywheel how do you stop it from turning the engine when undoing the bolts?
Any help appriciated.......mcd
Sorry for the length off my post........

 

[Swiper]

put one of the box bolts in the block and wedge a screwdriver into the teeth, resting on the bolt

 

[Antony]

or use an electric impact wrench like i did....

took all of 40 seconds...

 

[mcd_uk]

Thanks for the replies, But can i hold the pulley bolt to stop the crank turning? ( think its tourqed up tighter? ). Also what do i need a bi-hex socket to undo the bolts or can i use a normal hex socket?
Thanks......mcd

 

[curtis]

normal socket and if you need an impact wrench there about £20 in argos

 

[mcd_uk]

Ok thanks guys!